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The scorching sun beat down through a cloudless sky onto the parched hills. Engines revved. Dust clouds billowed as tracks rolled. The green flags were put away and the red flags unfurled. All attention was on the grinding mechanical sounds of the turrets as they swiveled to face downrange. On command, the tanks raced through the maneuver area and fired on their objective while scouts on the rear hill fed the tanks instructions.
09.19.09, Story by Sgt. Stephen Proctor
Children scurried from floor to floor waving magic wands in front of treasure chests in hopes of completing the quest and earning the right to battle the dragon. The battle of dealing with the stresses of having a family member deployed were tackled in a series of talks during the Strong Bond three-day family retreat at the Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound, Wash., Aug. 26 to 28.
09.01.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
The smell of barbeque filled the air as children and their families enjoyed a peaceful summer day and Soldiers learned the joy of volunteering for a good cause during the second annual Exceptional Family Members Program's Camp Fort Lewis 2009, at the Northwest Adventure Center, Fort Lewis Wash. July 14 through 16.
08.21.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
The smell of barbeque filled the air as children and their families enjoyed a peaceful summer day and Soldiers learned the joy of volunteering for a good cause during the second annual Exceptional Family Members Program's Camp Fort Lewis 2009, at the Northwest Adventure Center, Fort Lewis Wash. July 14 through 16.
08.21.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
With summer in full swing and the recession still in effect, budgets can be tight, making fun summer activities scarce for families. Exploring the Fort Lewis Military Museum can be a fun and cost efficient option for the whole family.
07.21.09, Story by Pvt. Rachael Ray
He laid perfectly still as he concentrated on the target 600 meters in front of him. His spotter peered through the scope and jotted down a few things in his field notebook. The spotter leaned over and told the shooter the vital information needed to take out their target. Once the shooter was ready, he focused all his effort as he prepared to take the shot.
07.15.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
In the ever-changing face of modern warfare, improvised explosive devices and convoy attacks are becoming the enemy's main methods of attack, so it has become essential that all Soldiers, regardless of their jobs, are trained and proficient in every aspect of convoy operations.
06.24.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
A sense of determination filled the air at Yakima Training Center as the "Outlaws" from 62nd Chemical Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, donned their battle-rattle. The purpose of the day's mission was strictly to train, but the Soldiers acted as if they were preparing for battle. Staff Sgt. Daniel Johnson, 1st platoon's acting platoon sergeant, said that they must be prepared for any situation because their duties vary from identifying possible chemical threats to providing protection during convoys.
06.24.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
Protected by an 80-pound suit of armor that looked like a space suit from a sixties science fiction movie, he lumbered toward a simulated improvised explosive device with a fist full of his own explosives. He prepared the charge and slowly made his way back to his team. A hush fell over the Soldiers from 3rd Explosive Ordnance Battalion as they prepared to do what they do best. Blow stuff up.
06.23.09, Story by Pfc. jarrett branch
Football is often referred to in terms of war.The undefeated team in the Super Bowl may be 'marching to victory after a hard-fought campaign,' or the weary quarterback may 'come out of the trenches' in the final seconds to give his team one more opportunity to 'grasp victory from the enemy after a grueling battle on the gridiron.'
06.11.09, Story by Sgt. Stephen Proctor
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